Dahlia 'Skyfall'
collarette dahlia
A bright and cheerful choice for summer colour, this bushy, clump-forming dahlia brings structure and long-lasting interest to borders and containers. Dark green, serrated foliage provides a strong backdrop to open, saucer-shaped flowers held well above the leaves, creating a neat and balanced habit that suits both cottage-style and contemporary planting schemes.
Dahlia Skyfall produces richly coloured collarette blooms in lilac to soft pink tones, deepening to a raspberry-crimson centre that fades gently towards the petal edges. A distinct inner ruff of smaller petals surrounds the open disc, highlighting the dark central eye and gold-dusted stamens that attract pollinating insects. Free-flowering from summer into autumn, this collarette dahlia performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot and looks particularly effective planted en masse or paired with ornamental grasses and late-season perennials.
Dahlia Skyfall produces richly coloured collarette blooms in lilac to soft pink tones, deepening to a raspberry-crimson centre that fades gently towards the petal edges. A distinct inner ruff of smaller petals surrounds the open disc, highlighting the dark central eye and gold-dusted stamens that attract pollinating insects. Free-flowering from summer into autumn, this collarette dahlia performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot and looks particularly effective planted en masse or paired with ornamental grasses and late-season perennials.
How to care for Dahlia Skyfall:
Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being over-crowded.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.
In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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